Tired of Your Crooked Smile? Invisalign Offers a Wonderfully Discreet Solution
Few people’s teeth are completely straight and even, but when a smile is too crooked, it can lead to embarrassment and a lack of self-confidence. The desire to show a happy smile to the world is nothing to do with vanity, and everything to do with feeling more comfortable with yourself and less anxious in […]
Wisdom Teeth and Braces in Fort Walton Beach
When parents in the Fort Walton Beach area bring in their kids for braces, the most common questions we get include things like, “Will they hurt?”, “How long will I have them on?”, and “What about when my wisdom teeth start growing?” Most people wear braces between the ages of 12 and 17. The main […]
What is the Process of Getting Braces for Adults?
Lots of adults shun straightening their teeth out of the fear of being seen wearing braces in public. The same adults are usually very self-conscious about their crooked teeth. If you’re in the same boat, you can either choose to have a beautiful smile or continue to worry about your issue. Transforming your smile is […]
Plaque Disclosing Products – What are They?
If your teen is about to get braces, he or she may also be given some type of plaque disclosing product. Plaque disclosing products temporarily dye the plaque on the teeth, allowing your teen to see which areas need more attention when brushing. You may have used these products yourself once, though the range of […]
How to Take Care of Your Braces
If you have braces, there are a few maintenance measures you need to put into practice to protect your teeth from staining, decay and gum disease. The Academy of General Dentistry warns against eating sticky or chewy sweets, biting into crunchy foods, or breathing through your mouth while wearing your braces. Here are a few […]
Best and Worst Foods for Your Child’s Teeth
The things your children eat or drink and how they consume it significantly impact their dental health. You might be surprised at what you find on the list of good and bad foods. The acid found in certain foods and the one produced by sugar-eating bacteria eat away at the tooth’s protective enamel. Your child’s […]
Our Guide to Invisalign: What Patients Need to Know
Many patients dread the idea of having to walk around with braces. However, it’s not the only option available. There is an alternative known as Invisalign. This treatment entails the use of clear aligners to restore that beautiful smile. What are the Steps to Getting Invisalign? First off, you’ll need to speak to our orthodontist […]
Reduce the Risk of Decalcification When You Have Braces
Braces offer you a way to improve your smile, and when those braces come off, it’s only natural to want to grin as widely as possible. That means your teeth had better look as nice as possible, too. However, a very common side effect can complicate things if you aren’t very careful about how you […]
Why More Adults are Getting Braces in Fort Walton Beach
A couple of decades ago, seeing adults with braces was a rarity. Most people thought that braces were only for teens or children. Nowadays, more and more adults in Fort Walton Beach and elsewhere are getting braces to boost their self-esteem and oral health. Some celebrities have also been spotted wearing braces in public. Cost-effective […]
Tips for Getting Braces Off Faster
People of all ages get braces to straighten out their smile, and they all have the same question: when can these things come off? Everyone who puts on the braces is looking forward to the appointment when they will finally be getting braces off and seeing the smile they have wanted all along, so today […]
